Editor’s Picks: Guns & Gear

American Eagle is great plinking ammo, in every type and caliber we've tried it just always goes bang and the brass is easy to reload.  See more at Best 9mm Ammo for Self-Defense & Range.

Palmetto State Armory delivers the goods again. This AR-15 upper receiver offers a ton of bang for the buck. Mix and match just the right handguard, bolt carrier group, and charging handle to create your ideal complete upper. Not familiar with PSA? Check out our review for all the details!

Ah, good old green-tip ammunition. You have options when it comes to buying M855 ammo for your AR-15, and this is our go-to. It's not allowed at all ranges, but we appreciate the stability and accuracy where it's permitted. Read more in our guide to the Best AR-15 Ammo.

Invaluable tools for competition and for training, shot timers need to be handy, rugged, and ready for work. The Pocket Pro Timer II is our top pick for all of the above. Read more about it and other options in our Best Shot Timers review!

There aren't many high-end names in the 10/22 aftermarket game, but Volquartsen is one of the biggest and best. This is not only a VERY lightweight receiver, it is also highly accurate and wonderfully made. Take a look at more options on our Best Aftermarket 10/22 Receivers round-up!

Durable, compact, length-of-pull adjusting, and a reasonable price. Fab Defense hits all the marks you can look for in a solid shotgun stock! Take a look at all of our favorite Mossberg 500 stocks!

Not everyone needs their own steel targets, but they can be very useful if you have the space or the range to do it in! Steel is a tremendous training aid, it's easy to clean up and move, and it's just a lot of fun! Shoot Steel is, in general, our top pick for great steel targets, you can find out more about them and their targets in our complete Shoot Steel Review!

Turkish made but don't let that stop you, this is a beast of a handgun in terms of reliability and durability. Not the ugliest gun, not the prettiest, but when you need something that won't kill your wallet and will perform every time you need it to - Canik is there.

Sometimes "Mil-spec" means "made by the lowest bidder" but once in a while it means "Good kit that is built to take a beating and last forever", thankfully - these NVGs are the good kind of "Mil-spec"! Read about it and more in our article on Night Vision!

Simple and robust, if you want a more modern look on your AK or want to lighten the total weight of your rifle a bit - Magpul's AK MOE Handguard might be your best upgrade! Read more about our hands-on review in the Best AK-47 Upgrades!

This sturdy optic survived our torture-test with the least amount of issues. It's a solid, duty-proven model that is sure to be a winner on your setup.

There are some great defensive loads out there, but it's hard to go wrong with Federal HST. This 9mm defensive ammo yielded great results in every pistol and PCC we ran it through during our testing. It's a versatile choice that just plain works.

We love this Ballistic Advantage upper's balance of performance and affordability. It's also a great way to keep your AR-15 pistol's weight down without sacrificing accuracy. Hungry for more? Dig into our hands-on review to see what this upper is all about.

A complete rifle with a short-stroke pistol gas system, this is the true final form the AK/AR hybrid and delivers the very best of both platforms. Read more about 7.62x39 uppers and rifles!

Can you run a 5x fixed-power prism scope instead of an LPVO? You bet! Use the Swampfox Saber 5x by itself or pair it with a red dot to get the best of both worlds for a reasonable price.

While not all of us get to live in free states, we do all need solid magazines we can trust. Hexmag has a great line of limited count magazines, such as these 10/30 mags. These are magazines that can only hold 10 rounds, but use the body of a 30-round magazine. Perfect for people waiting on the courts to overturn illegal laws! Read about it and more awesome AR-15 magazines!

An interesting approach to an old problem. Not as good as having a real reflex sight on your pistol, but the closest you can get without having to do extensive modifications to the slide or having to get a whole new slide.

Simple, lightweight, handy, while still providing enough of a handle to actually get a grasp on by way of the handy finger holes. If you need a neck knife that is more tool than flash, but still gives you the option of defending yourself, the SOG Snarl is a great pick! Check out the rest of our favorite blades in the Best Neck Knives review!